Vertical Jump Norms Calculator (Percentile by Sport & Sex)
Compare your CMJ, standing broad jump, relative squat or 30 m sprint against sport-specific reference percentiles for basketball, volleyball, soccer, track and general fitness athletes.
Results
- CMJ vertical jump
- 50 cm
- Basketball · male reference table
- Estimated sport percentile
- ~P38
- Below average
Basketball male — CMJ vertical jump reference percentiles
| Percentile | Reference value | Your result |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | 38 cm | At or above |
| P25 | 45 cm | At or above |
| P50 | 55 cm | Below |
| P75 | 65 cm | Below |
| P90 | 72 cm | Below |
How it works & limitations
Where the norms come from
The tables are internal reference ranges compiled from published sport-science sources (NSCA testing chapters, JSCR team-sport studies and sport-specific field-test literature). They are athlete reference ranges, not a validated population ranking, and are the same tables BounceLab uses inside its assessment reports.
Age is not part of this table
These sport norms are sex-specific but not age-specific. Youth athletes often fall below adult reference values while still improving normally; masters athletes should compare against their own trend more than against open-age sport tables. If you are 15–18 or 35+, read the percentile as context, not a grade.
Which metric should you test?
For vertical jump ability, use CMJ as the primary metric. Add broad jump for horizontal power, relative squat for the strength reserve that predicts jump height, and 30 m sprint for acceleration context. Test one protocol consistently — same shoes, surface, warm-up and device — and re-test every 4–6 weeks.
How to read the percentile
P50 is the median of that sport-and-sex reference group; P75 means you are at or above three quarters of the reference sample. Because these are athlete samples, recreational adults will usually land lower than they expect — that is normal and simply means there is more trainable headroom.
Sources
Last updated 2026-08-16
- NSCA Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning (4th ed.), Ch. 13 — testing and evaluation.
- Bosco, C., Luhtanen, P., & Komi, P. V. (1983). A simple method for measurement of mechanical power in jumping. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 50(2), 273–282.
- PubMed: Vertical jump normative values in team-sport athletes.
Reference ranges are internal athlete references compiled from sport-science literature, not a validated population ranking or a diagnostic threshold.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good vertical jump?
It depends on sport and sex. As an athlete reference, male basketball and volleyball players often average a CMJ near 50-60 cm, while female players average near 35-45 cm. A general adult population scores lower. Enter your sport and sex in the calculator for a more precise percentile.
What is a good standing broad jump?
Trained male team-sport athletes often jump roughly 2.3-2.6 m and trained females 1.8-2.1 m. The number varies by sport, so use the sport-specific table rather than a single cutoff, and treat your own 8-12 week trend as the main score.
Are these vertical jump norms age-specific?
No. The reference tables are sport- and sex-specific but not age-specific. Youth athletes often score below adult references while developing normally, and masters athletes should prioritize their own trend over open-age tables.